On April 24th, 1915, 1.5 million Armenians, 60% of the Armenian population at that time, were killed in a strategic genocide operation by the Young Turks, a coalition of various groups interested in reforming the Ottoman Empire, during and after WWI.

Today is Earth Day. The day we're all supposed to make the little changes to the way we live that, in theory, will add up to big changes to the big changes that the world really needs. Something I read in Mother Earth News this week gave me pause.

I have always loved Earth Day. As a kid, it was a chance to leave class and go do something “real” – plant a tree, clean a creek, or otherwise get my young hands on bits and pieces of the physical world. As a young adult, it meant community events, giving me a chance to better understand the diverse ar

I recently spent an unforgettable day with the Oakland Climate Action Coalition (OCAC), graciously hosted by the Ella Baker Center. And thanks to Emily Kirsch, lead organizer for the center’s Green-Collar Jobs Campaign, we packed a hell of a lot into a short time.